Eric Kazatsky discusses the important distinction between quoted yield and realized yield in the municipal bond market and why that difference matters for investors and advisors.

Key Topics:

  • Why current yield may overstate expected income in premium municipal bonds
  • Examples comparing current yield and yield-to-worst
  • Why total return and consistent yield measures provide a more complete view of potential outcomes


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Eric Kazatsky

Eric Kazatsky

Managing Director
Client Portfolio Manager
MacKay Municipal Managers

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